Bangladesh’s balance of payments (BoP) has significantly improved, with a robust foreign savings position, eliminating the necessity of seeking foreign loans through “sycophancy,” Bangladesh Bank Governor Ahsan H Mansur stated today (4 March 2025).
"We will not compromise. Our external financial position is now very strong," he asserted during a roundtable titled Path to Recovery for the Banking Sector, organised by The Business Standard at its office in the capital.
Two units of the Barapukuria Thermal Power Plant in Dinajpur have resumed electricity generation, supplying between 240 and 250 megawatts daily to the national grid.
The plant, which has a total capacity of 525 megawatts across its three units, had been non-operational due to mechanical faults.
Although two units are now functioning, the third unit has remained ...
The event was organised to pray for the Chairperson Khaleda Zia's recovery. She has wished the countrym...
Md. Masudur Rahman Shah and Md. Sirajul Islam, Deputy Managing Director, addressed the program. Divisional Heads and Seni...
Mohammad Abdul Mannan, Chairman of the bank, inaugurated the campaign as the chief guest. Abu Reza Md. Yeahia, Managing Director (Current Charge), presided over the meeting.
Chief Justice (CJ) Dr Syed Refaat Ahmed has stated that efforts are underway to safeguard the judiciary from political influence and restore public confidence in the judicial system.
He made these remarks as the chief guest at a seminar titled “Upholding Environmental Justice: Role of Judges for a Sustainable Future”, organised by the Bangladesh Supreme Court at the Ruposhi Bangla Ballroom of Hotel Intercontinental on Monday.
"Article 116 of our Constitution was originally introduced to ensure judicial independence. However, the Fourth Amendment altered this provision, limiting judicial autonomy and disrupting the balance of powers," the Chief Justice explained.
